10 Endorsements

I worked with Lori at Coscan Home Builders. She is highly committed, engaged and professional individual. Lori showed true dedication to the organization and provided high levels of customer service and displayed teamwork in all her interactions. She was constantly seeking out new opportunities to improve her skills and therefor improve the organization. Lori would be a great addition to any organization. She brings a passion and zest for life and her work that is unmatched.

In my time working with Lori I found her to be a self starter and someone you can depend on to get the job done.
She is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
A great person to be around, always upbeat.

About Lori F. Melton

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Established a streamlined electronic bid process using web based applications to save Estimating Department and Preconstruction over 40% from the previous year’s budget. Created and maintained subcontractor database. Designed and implemented biweekly business development reports tracking project status ranging from planning, negotiating and bid stages. Served as an Assistant to the Construction Manager for a $65 million project in Sarasota, FL. Reviewed contracts and pay applications which saved the developer over 15% throughout the 3 year project life cycle. Product Support Analyst with Arthur Anderson Technology Solutions. Design Team member that created and designed a resource documentation database supporting over 100 sales and support team members.
Excellent MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access. Accounting background includes A/P, A/R, Reconciliation’s, Budgets, Taxes, and Project Coordination.
EMPLOYMENT
Spalling Construction Project Assistant
Gulf and Bay Club, Siesta Key, FL
Working as an advocate for the unit owners during reconstruction of a 392 unit beachside condominium complex. Concrete restoration involves each unit. My responsibility is communicating with the Contractor, Engineer, Gulf and Bay Association Board members regarding the progress of the project.

Software Test Analyst
Jackson Hewitt Technology Services Sarasota, FL
Project work consisting of testing Tax forms and calculations for tax year 2010. Ran test batteries that were consistent with developer expectations. Answer phone calls from customer support center on questions determining how to correctly enter information or determine if the program was not in compliance with federal or state instructions.
Project Support Assistant
T.L. Hill Construction Bradenton, FL
Established QuickBooks for the company financial recording. Created company website. Wrote RFQ’s and RFP’s for projects the company could bid on. Searched many different procurement sites for bid opportunities. Concentration on Federal Business Opportunities

West Florida Regional Office Administrator
Tower- OHL Sarasota, FL
Accounting and Office Management for West Florida Regional office for Construction. Procured over $46M of construction projects through 2008. Business Development responsibilities were directed at reviewing projects in planning, negotiating and bidding phase

Working with calculations and IRS regulations. Technical support provided on Arthur Anderson Tax Accounting Software and specific operating systems/ networks relating to the software platform. Provided support and analysis for Technical Support Call Center

QA Analyst

Department: Testing

Full-time Employee

SE Sales

Department: Sales & Support

Full-time Employee

Industry: Computer Software

From Jul 2010 to Dec 2010

To demonstrate to potential clients the best Construction Bidding Software available for the price. Support the clients through their transition from an unorganized bidding process to a streamlined, cost saving and efficient method to manage the bid process.

Project Assistant

Full-time Employee

Industry: Construction

From Apr 2009 to Aug 2009

Location:

515 27th St East
STE 3
Bradenton, Florida 34208
United States

Currently setting up the company's accounting in Quickbooks. I have also designed the website- www.tlhillcontruction.com, and have put together a marketing pamphlet. I also assist with Business Development utilizing Fed Biz Ops to secure government contracts and certain municipalities procurement sites.

Office Administrator

Department: West Florida Regional Office

Full-time Employee

From Oct 2007 to Nov 2008

Location:

8936 77th Terrace E/
Unit 105
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
United States

Accounting and Office Management for West Florida Regional office. Procured over $46M in projects through 2008. Business Development responsibilities were directed at reviewing projects in planning, negotiating and bidding phase (CPB's and Municipal projects for West Florida) Preparation of RFQ's RFP's and Pre-Qualification applications. Project Coordinator assistance for 2 local projects. Bid assistance, preparing Invitations to bid, selecting qualified subcontractors, review specs for CIS divisions that were included in project. Follow up with bidders and providing feedback after bid, during buyout process.

Office Manager

Department: West Florida Regional Office

Full-time Employee

From Nov 2005 to Jul 2007

Location:

5555 Anglers Ave.
Suite One
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
United States

Our company was hired as developer for a fee. Responsibilities include reviewing and maintaining consultant contracts, RFI Log, Drawing Log, A/P, Pay Applications and structural completion according to schedule. Overseeing General Contractor and producing monthly reports for Financial Institutions and investors.Walk the job and photograph progression for marketing material (website and sales and marketing). Utilized Timberline and Constructware applications and heavily dependent on Excel.Assisted project completion with Owner's punch-out for sales to clients.

A reliable on line work site for independent contractors. Referred by Good Morning America! Earn $$ in your spare time if you have html, MS Office, Data Entry or any skills that you can use from your home PC!